Make sure paper clips, coins, etc. do not go in the sleeve (they could become lodged in the CD drive)
Zip closure (keep your laptop inside!)
Water-resistant (not waterproof!)
Use computer wipes to clean keyboard, screen, and case
NEVER SPRAY cleaners ON THE SCREEN!
Do not pick up your open laptop by the screen
Make sure your laptop is asleep before you pick it up to move it
don't move a running computer!
Avoid food/beverages near your laptop
Use care with the keyboard
Close the laptop when not in use
Be aware of your surroundings; don't leave your laptop in a place where it may fall or be knocked off
Avoid dusty areas
Additional Care Instructions: smile!
Battery Care: (seriously, now!)
Plug in your laptop to charge; allow it to fully charge before unplugging
Allow your laptop battery to fully discharge before recharging; don't leave it plugged in all of the time
Do not attempt to extend the life of your battery by dropping it, freezing it, or baking it
Common Applications
Email:
Your school email address will be your last name, dot, first initial @ generalmclane.org (for example, Ann Smith would be Smith.a@generalmclane.org)
You can get your email by using the Mail app (icon that looks like a blue postage stamp) or online by going to https://mail.generalmclane.org
log in with your lastname.first initial (smith.a)
password
Email tips:
Regularly read your email. Choose a time (or two) each day that you can devote to reading your mail.
Regularly delete unneeded messages. Select the message to delete; click Delete. Then, empty your deleted messages folder.
Make and use folders to organize messages you want to keep. That way, your Inbox stays uncluttered and you aren't tempted to keep messages there; make a habit to move a message to a folder or delete it.
Remember that your General McLane account is not private. Do not use it for purposes other than education (ie. running your own business, or intimately personal communication)
Basic Information about using your
school-issued computer
Basic Care Information:
Additional Care Instructions: smile!
Battery Care: (seriously, now!)
Common Applications
Email:
Email tips:
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